How far is Hillsboro, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, MO to Florissant, MO is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.99 mi
00h 56m
Flight
40.61 mi
65.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.61 mi
Kilometers
65.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.99 mi
Kilometers
82.06 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sun, May 31, 5:45 AM CDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Sun, May 31, 6:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-05-31T04:49
Arrive Florissant
Sun, May 31, 5:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sunset Hills
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Hillsboro
25.1 mi
00h 28m
To Florissant
25.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Florissant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Florissant.

  1. 1

    Start on Old State Highway 21

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old State Highway 21

  2. 2

    Turn left

    53 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MO 21 North: Saint Louis

    1797 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Arnold, Fenton

    1384 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward MO 30 East: Saint Louis

    1229 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 270 North

    2202 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Florissant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
21.4 mi · 42%
Veterans Memorial Highway
17.1 mi · 33%
MO 30 East
2.72 mi · 5%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 3%
Old State Highway 21
1.25 mi · 2%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

21 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset Hills
00h 28m from Hillsboro
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hillsboro and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Florissant?

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sunset Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Hillsboro and 25.9 miles from Florissant.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hillsboro and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Sunset Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sunset Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunset Hills.

RAIL

Kirkwood

5 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

53 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 40.61 mi (65.36 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

City in Missouri, United States

Population3,355
Coordinates38.2322800, -90.5629000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Old State Highway 21 (-90.562747, 38.232276)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.58
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.79 $13.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.66 $15.31
Premium $4.65 $8.38 $16.75
Diesel $5.30 $9.55 $19.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Florissant. The current time is 04:49:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.